Friday, May 29, 2009

I am excited to say that CAL's Sustainable Living Library, located in the virtual world Second Life, is hosting a green workshop on Photovoltaics - and I'll be able to extend this great program to MPL patrons!

The workshop will focus on the basics of solar electricity and how it applies to reversing the damage done to our environment due to human activity. The presenter, Phil Friedman of Solar Energy International (SEI), has been working in the solar electricity field for years, and is currently an online instructor for SEI.

You can find out more information about the program on the Sustainable Living Library's blog here.

While attending the program, helping with any technical difficulties, and answering questions about CAL's Second Life Library, I will also be streaming the program live to the Mancos Public Library's patrons in Real Life.

This is a perfect example of the benefits that virtual worlds have to offer. To learn about the ins and outs of Photovoltaics from a respected green industry worker and instructor, we won't have to drive the 350 miles to Denver - we'll be able to enjoy and learn in our small, rural area.

Photo: Patrons in CAL's Sustainable Living Library in Second LifeCredit: Plautia Corvale

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Victoria Petersen is a Digital Consultant for The Geeks. She creates websites, designs MicroSites & Strategies for Facebook & Google+ pages, and dabbles in graphic design. The Geeks are a one-stop-shop for all your business needs. Whether its a new computer or network needed for your business, or retrieving data off a crashed hard drive, the Geeks Can Help!

She believes that technology and social media provides wonderful tools for learning, providing information, and connecting with people.

On the personal side, she has a wonderful husband (also a Geek), and two terrific boys. They live and play in Southwest Colorado.